John Myers
The cucumber belongs to the gourd family. The plant is annual, decumbent and grows climbing one to 4 meters long. The plant is bristly-hairy, the leaves are stalked and also hairy. Green, small and compact, that’s how the cucumber presents itself on the market. The flesh is light green, the white seeds are barely perceptible. If the ends become soft, the cucumber has wrinkles or bruises, this is a sign of overripeness.
Origin
There is no consensus about the origin of cucumbers. Some say it came from the Himalayas, others believe it came from Africa, while others claim it came to the Mediterranean via Egypt.
Season
Outdoor cucumbers are in season from July to September. But thanks to imports and greenhouse cultivation, we find them in the markets all year round.
Taste
The cucumber has a more intense aroma than the normal cucumber and is firmer in the skin.
Use
Cucumbers can be used in a variety of ways in salads. Cucumbers can be combined with almost all other salads and vegetables, especially with tomatoes and radishes.
Storage
Cucumbers will keep in the vegetable drawer of the refrigerator for up to a week.
